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drugs list day 7
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| PROVENTIL (albuterol) | BRONCODILATOR | used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. |
| SOLARAZE (diclofenac sodium) dye-KLO-fen-ack | NSAID | used to relieve pain,swelling(inflammation)and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. |
| DECADRON (dexamethasone) dex-uh-METH-uh-sown3 | STEROIDS | treats arthitis,blood/hormone/immune system disorders;allergic reactions,skin&eye conditions breathing problems,disorders and some cancer. |
| DIDRONEL (etidronate disodium) eh-TIDD-row-nate | BIOPHOSPONATES | treats certain type of bone disease called Pagets disease.This disease weakens and deforms bones;works by slowing bone loss,helping to keep your bones strong and less likely to break. |
| LOTREL (amlodipine/benazepril) am-LOE-di-peen/ben-AZ-e-pril | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE | calcium channel blocker;widens blood vessels and improve blood flow;ACE inhibitor prevents the body from retaining water;hypertension |
| AMARYL (glimepiride) glim-EP-er-ide | SULFONYLUREA | help control blood sugar level;helps body respond better to insulin produced by the pancreas;type 2 diabetes(non-insulin) |
| ORACEA (doxycycline) dox-ee-SYE-kleen | ANTIBIOTIC-TETRACYCLINE | treats skin condition called Rosacea helps reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face;but it may not decrease redness. |
| BENICAR (olmesartan) OL-me-SAR-tan | ANGIOTENSION RECEPTOR BLOCKER | treats high blood pressure;helps prevent strokes,heart attacks,and kidney problems;relaxes blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. |
| ALAVERT (loratadine) lor-AT-uh-deen | OTC | an anti-histamine that treats symptoms such as itching,runny nose,watery eyes,sneezing from"hay fever"and other allergies.Relieve itching from hives. |
| NIZORAL (ketoconazole) kee-toe-CON-uh-zole | ANTI-FUNGAL | used to treat certain fungal infections in the body or serious fungal infections on the skin and nails. |
| COMPAZINE (prochlorperazine) FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeen | ANTI-PSYCHOTIC | changes the actions of chemicals in your brain;treat psychotic disorders such as Schizophernia,Anxiety&to control severe nausea and vomiting. |
| ARICEPT (donepezil) doh-NEP-eh-zil | ENZYME BLOCKER | used to treat mild to moderate confusion(dementia)related to Alzheimer's disease.It does not cure Alzehimer's disease,but it may improve memory,awareness,and the ability to function. |